New Prayer and Meditation Room

Need a quiet place to pray, reflect, or simply take a break from the busyness of campus life? The new Prayer and Meditation Room is now open! For students, staff and faculty, this space offers a welcoming environment for personal meditation, prayer or quiet contemplation.

Located in the Housman Bldg, 10th floor, Room R1018A (last door on the right when walking from the elevators), the room is open 24/7. The room’s features currently include adjustable lighting, prayer rugs and a meditation cushion. No matter your faith or background, this space is here for you. Please direct questions, comments and suggestions for improvements to Kate Flewelling.

Other prayer and meditation spaces available on the Medical Campus:

• Talbot Building, 715 Albany St., Room 119A West
• Crosstown Building, 801 Albany St., 4^th Floor, Suite 431, Room 447 
• Evans Biomedical Research Center, 650 Albany St., Classroom Room 714
• Housman Building, enter through 72 E. Concord St., Room R107 – available Fridays only from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Goldman School of Dental Medicine 635 Albany St., 2^nd Floor, Room 226 and 7^th floor, Room 726 – to access these spaces, enter the building at 100 E. Newton St. (the GSDM faculty/staff/student) entrance. Take ramp to the elevators (#4 or #5) at the bottom of ramp. Take the elevator to the 2^nd floor or 7^th floor. When you get off the elevator, take a left and then a right down the hallway.

Applications Now Open for Early Career, Clinician Educator, & Mid-Career Faculty Leadership Programs

BUMC Early Career Faculty Development Program (ECP)

Applications Due: March 31

Early career faculty are invited to participate in a structured, longitudinal career development program from October 2025 to June 2026. To apply, and to find out more information about the program, click here.

BUMG Clinician Educator Leadership Program (CELP)

Applications Due: March 31

Clinician Educators (CEs) are invited to apply and participate in a structured, longitudinal program focusing on improving CEs ability to conduct rigorous educational program design, evaluation, and scholarly dissemination. Program runs from September 2025 to June 2026. To apply, and to find out more information about the program, click here.

BUMC Mid-Career Faculty Leadership Program (MFL)

Applications Due: March 31

Late assistant, all associate professors and early professors are invited to apply to this experiential and project-based leadership program from September 2025 to June 2026. To apply, and to find out more information about the program, click here.

Faculty Development Seminar: Managing a Research Team in 2025

Date: Tuesday, April 8

Time: Noon-1 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Register here

Managing a research team requires a balance of strategic hiring, clear organizational structures, effective meetings, financial oversight, and fostering a supportive environment. This talk will cover practical approaches with time for specific questions and shared experiences.

For more information, please contact bumcfdd@bu.edu or visit the website.

Faculty Development Seminar: Surviving and Thriving in Academia as an Introvert

Date: Tuesday, April 29

Time: Noon-1 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Register here

Participants will strategize ideas for overcoming vulnerabilities as extroverts, ambiverts and introverts to support each other in effective participation and networking in academic medicine. CME credit is offered to participants.

For more information, please contact bumcfdd@bu.edu or visit the website.

Provost Workshop: Transition to Emeritus Faculty Status

Date: Tuesday, May 6

Time: 3-5 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge or Zoom

Register here

Open to all interested BU faculty: Please join the discussion on building a community of BU Emeritus Faculty.

AGENDA

Welcome

Karen Antman, MD, Medical Campus provost and dean, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Steps to Obtain Emeritus Faculty Status

Maureen O’Rourke, associate provost of faculty affairs and emeritus dean, BU School of Law

Panel Discussion Panelists

• CRC emeriti
• BUMC emeriti
• Majella Dermody, senior manager, HR Service Center
• Karen Brouhard, director, Faculty/Staff Assistance Office

Panel moderated by Asher Tulsky, emeriti associate professor of medicine. 

Table breakouts following panel discussion.

Co-sponsored by BU Faculty on Tap

Research on Tap: Tackling Cancer Through Multidisciplinary Research

Date: Wednesday, April 2

Time: 4-6 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge

Register here

Cancer remains one of the most complex and pressing challenges in medicine, requiring innovative approaches that span disciplines and perspectives. Advancing understanding through research is critical to unlocking new prevention strategies, breakthrough treatments, and improved outcomes for patients worldwide.

This Research on Tap will showcase the breadth of expertise driving progress in cancer prevention, treatment, and care at BU. Hosted on BU’s Medical Campus, the gathering will bring researchers together from across schools and colleges to foster opportunities for collaboration and community-building. Join in to explore how interdisciplinary research is shaping the future of cancer science and improving outcomes for patients.

Spring 2025 Shred + Recycle Medical Campus Event

Date: Tuesday, April 8

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Location: Talbot Green

In collaboration with BU Sustainability for Earth Day 365, BU Information Security is excited to host the annual Spring Shred + Recycle Events. Bring your sensitive documents and hard drives for shredding, along with any electronics and recyclables, and enjoy a cup of coffee while connecting with colleagues. Have questions about Earth Day 365 or keeping your BU account secure? Our Sustainability and Information Security teams will be on hand to help! Visit here for more information on what can be shredded or recycled.

Provost Workshop | Addiction

Date: Tuesday, April 8

Time: 3-5 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge

Register here

Join in for an insightful workshop on addiction research featuring researchers from the Medical School, SPH and BMC. This event will present key issues related to addiction research with the aim of encouraging collaborations and new research opportunities.

Key Presentations:

• "New preclinical models for the study of opioid physical dependence under prolonged pain states" Venetia Zachariou, PhD, Edward Avedisian Professor and chair of pharmacology, physiology & biophysics
• "What do we know about collegiate recovery programs? A survey of program directors and students" Noel Vest, MD, assistant professor, community health sciences, SPH
• "Engaging youth to reduce harms related to substance use" Sarah M. Bagley, MD, associate professor, medicine and pediatrics
• "What can we do to make addiction treatment more appealing, effective, and equitable for Black patients?" Miriam Komaromy, MD, professor, medicine/GIM; medical director, Grayken Center for Addiction, BMC
• Discussion moderated by Miriam Komaromy, MD

GMS Inaugural Research Symposium 2025

Date: Thursday, April 10

Time: Noon-3 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge

Research Talk Award

Granted to applicants in the following categories:

• 2 Postdocs
• 2 Early career PhD or MD/PhD
• 2 PhD or MD/PhD

Poster Presentation Award

Granted to applicants in the following categories:

• 2 Postdocs
• 2 Early career PhD or MD/PhD
• 2 PhD or MD/PhD
• 2 Masters

More information on how to apply here.

Provost Workshop | Presentation Skills for Healthcare Professionals

Date: Thursday, April 24

Time: 3-5 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge

Register here

Speaker: Justin Joseph, associate professor, director, health communication, BU College of Communication

This dynamic, hands-on workshop is designed specifically for students, researchers and healthcare professionals who want to enhance their public speaking skills and communicate more effectively with patients, colleagues and broader audiences. Whether presenting at a conference, leading a team meeting or delivering patient education, this workshop will help you develop the confidence and tools to present with clarity and impact.

Faculty & Staff Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 7

Time: 1-2 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge, or Zoom

Register here

Agenda to come

20th Annual John McCahan Medical Campus Education Day

Date: Wednesday, May 21 (Workshops on May 20)

Time: 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Location: Instructional Building (L), Hiebert Lounge

BUMC faculty, fellows, residents, students and staff who are interested in educational innovations and scholarship are invited to submit an abstract or workshop proposal of ongoing or completed projects. Projects centered around education, such as (but not limited to) teaching and learning, clinical training, and assessment and evaluation, are welcome. The deadline to submit is Friday, April 11.

Theme: Tradition & Transformation

• Keynote Speaker: Karen H. Antman, MD, BUMC provost and dean, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

To submit a project focused on education: 

• Abstracts
• Workshops (Workshops will run on Tuesday, May 20, and have the option of being in-person OR virtual)

We invite you to gather at the end of the day for a picnic on the Talbot Green at the Medical Campus to honor Dr. Antman and celebrate her two decades of leadership and service to the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the BU Medical Campus.

To find out more about McCahan Day and the celebratory picnic, visit bumc.bu.edu/jmedday

This annual event is hosted by the department of medical sciences & education.